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• These are conservative estimates.
• These estimates are the most conservative estimates we could include in this slide for you to see.
• <00:08:15.599> estimates these are conservative estimates these are conservative estimates
• estimates we could include conservative estimates we could include in<00:08:45.360> this<00:08
• and accelerated work we have efforts and accelerated work we have done.<00:10:51.920> We'll<00

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• They're very good at cobbling together some money, Nature Conservancy... thank you.
• They're very good at cobbling together some money, Nature Conservancy... thank you.
• of evincing to the world our love of freedom by exerting ourselves in her cause, in opposing the efforts
• of evincing to the world our love of freedom by exerting ourselves in her cause, in opposing the efforts
• Exerting ourselves in her cause, in opposing the efforts of tyranny and oppression over the country in

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And because the Legislature has supported efforts to accelerate repayment of this debt, we've saved more
• Florida has spent conservatively.
• All told, we have provided a record of almost $6 billion toward this effort to better compensate our
• Our people are safer because of these efforts. Of these efforts.
• is continuing his efforts to bolster Florida's rural communities.

Summary: The Florida House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After opening formalities, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the appointment of a committee to notify the Governor that the Legislature was ready, the chamber recognized special guests and then received Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis. In his address, the Governor reviewed what he described as seven years of major accomplishments in Florida, emphasizing fiscal restraint, tax relief, economic growth, education reforms, environmental restoration, disaster response, public safety, and immigration enforcement. He highlighted a larger rainy day fund, reduced debt, record job and business growth, universal school choice, higher teacher pay, Hope Florida, Everglades restoration, stronger hurricane response, and tougher laws on crime and illegal immigration. He also warned about property tax burdens, called for a constitutional path to property tax relief, urged informed consent in medical policy, and raised concerns about artificial intelligence. The Governor pointed to several bills already filed and urged lawmakers to send him legislation eliminating DEI in local government, further discouraging illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking the spread of Sharia law. He closed by asking the Legislature to continue advancing his agenda. After the address, the joint session voted to dissolve.

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• <00:30:09.360> to place since the 1930s as an effort to place since the 1930s as an effort
• Conservative<00:30:25.520> states<00:30:25.919> like<00:30:26.240> Tennessee, Conservative
• As a conservative, I'm excited to bend the curve on state spending.
• As a conservative, I'm excited to bend the curve on state spending.
• As a conservative, I'm excited to bend the curve on state spending.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As we've seen with President Trump and other conservative figures, Charlie Kirk lost his life because
• As we've seen with President Trump and other conservative figures, Charlie Kirk lost his life because
• And through their diligence, compassion, their tireless efforts, Arizona correctional officers play a
• He has been widely recognized not only around Arizona, but around the country for his efforts in medicine

Summary: The House met, opened with prayer and the Pledge, approved the prior journal, and first took up a motion to request Senate consent for an extended adjournment. Representative Volk opposed the motion, arguing members should keep working on unfinished business, while Speaker Montenegro said the House had completed its current budget work and was waiting on the governor to return to negotiations. The motion passed 31-20, and the House also agreed to a related Senate adjournment request and to return HB 2415 to the Senate for reconsideration. The chamber then went into Committee of the Whole and considered several Senate bills. SB 1199, concerning the Salt River wild horse herd, was amended to pause removals for a genetic diversity study and received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1399 on Medicaid spending transparency, SB 1496, SB 1497, SB 1582, SB 1713, and SB 1798 were also amended and advanced. SB 1713 drew the most debate, with supporters saying it would expand pharmacist access to basic care and improve rural and veteran access, while opponents warned it expanded scope of practice beyond pharmacists’ training. The House later adopted the Committee of the Whole report, ordered several bills engrossed, and sent SB 1399 to third reading. In a second Committee of the Whole, SB 1214 and SB 1670 were further amended and advanced. The House then moved to third reading and voted on multiple bills. SB 1006, SB 1037, SB 1171, SB 1242, SB 1270, SB 1419, SB 1429, SB 1445, SB 1452, SB 1478, and SB 1566 passed, while SB 1099 and SB 1635 failed on the initial vote. Members then used reconsideration motions to place SB 1006 and SB 1635 back on the third-reading calendar. The session ended with personal privilege remarks recognizing correctional officers, Cinco de Mayo guests, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Day, and other tributes, followed by adjournment until June 1, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• The potentially very conservative assumptions generate an additional $15 million.
• And then, basically, you know, it's very, very restrictive, very, very conservative.
• political subdivision, and the progressive design-build does that in a way that allows a collaborative effort
• from Taney, Chair of Tourism, and the gentleman from Pettis, Chair of Legislative Review, for their efforts

Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by roll call vote, 126-2. Members also observed a moment of silence for former Rep. Barney Fisher, a Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and House member from 2005 to 2013, and welcomed several guest groups, including Southern Boone third graders, Lake of the Ozarks visitors, and other special guests in the gallery. The chamber then took up several third-reading bills. Senate Bill 907, the Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation, was amended and passed 148-0; supporters said it was aimed at curbing abusive ADA website demand-letter lawsuits while giving businesses, nonprofits, churches, and political subdivisions 90 days to cure issues. House Joint Resolution 159, which would modernize constitutional limits on state treasurer investments, passed 100-34 after debate over whether it gave too much discretion and whether it could yield about $15 million annually. House Bill 2741, requiring CDL holders and applicants to be able to read and speak English sufficiently for road safety and carry certain documents, passed 104-22 amid concerns about subjectivity and immigration impacts. House Bill 2474, adding progressive design-build as an optional project delivery method for local governments, passed 141-5. The House also passed House Bill 3076, described as cleanup language exempting agricultural non-point sources from water permitting and aligning state practice with federal rules, by 102-41 after sharp debate over whether it would weaken water protections. House Bill 2436, dealing with animal abuse, neglect, impoundment, and return of animals after disposition hearings, passed 88-54 despite objections that it could prolong cases and burden counties. House Bill 2576, the chamber’s naming bill adding observances such as Blood Donation Awareness and Missouri Black Bear Awareness Day, passed 140-3. Finally, House Bill 3175, “Mason’s Law,” allowing health-condition information to be shared with law enforcement for traffic stops, passed 147-0. The House then announced upcoming committee work, noted a Rules Committee meeting, and adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Their commitment to humanitarian effort and interfaith dialogue enriches lives and promotes unity. across
• settle on the taxing of intention. tangible property owned by that business, this tax wastes time and efforts
• That is the conservative. public policy position, that's the right public policy position for the people
• Environmental Quality when determining whether, by grant, or deny a petition for the creation of a conservation

Bills: HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135, HJR1, HJR2, HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer

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• At the end of for conservative purposes.
• And so there is effort that's involved.
• And my point is any effort is too much effort in this regard. It should be separate and private.
• And so there is effort that's involved.
• And my point is any effort is too much effort in this regard. It should be separate and private.

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• because, you know, as for us, it's kind of not really budgeted in our operating, and our cleanup efforts
• <01:27:29.719> stewardship<01:27:30.440> programs<01:27:30.880> are conservation
• stewardship programs are conservation stewardship programs are being<01:27:31.400> cut<01:27:
• activities in marine life Conservation activities in marine life Conservation District<01:27:51.080
• and I would like to point rebuild effort and I would like to point out<02:10:32.520> that<02:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. On HB 211 relating to stream maintenance, DLNR supported the intent but requested amendments to clarify that responsibility for removing abandoned property rests with the entity that has jurisdiction or ownership of the stream, and asked for appropriations to help cover cleanup costs. Members discussed existing county authority to clean streams and then seek reimbursement from private owners, and the City and County of Honolulu’s written testimony was noted as arguing the bill conflicts with a federal court stipulation requiring notice and storage of personal property before disposal. On HB 502 relating to land use, OPSD and the Land Use Commission supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the short timeline and the need for rule changes, with OPSD recommending a more permanent county plan-based district boundary amendment process instead of a temporary one. The Department of Agriculture asked counties to make concurrent revisions to ordinances and rules affecting agricultural land partitioning. Testimony also noted the bill is aimed at legacy agricultural subdivisions and would require Land Use Commission rulemaking. On HB 510 relating to declaration of water shortage and emergency, DLNR and the Board of Water Supply strongly supported the measure, saying it would give CWRM a more timely tool to respond to emergencies outside designated water management areas and would require rulemaking, permit classifications, and criteria for declaring shortages. In response to opposition concerns from the Land Use Research Foundation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, DLNR said the rulemaking process would allow public input and that permit classifications could help balance agricultural and other water uses. On HB 511 relating to public lands, DLNR, the Department of Agriculture, and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported removing the survey requirement before setting aside public lands between state agencies, saying it would speed Act 90 transfers and save time and money, though one testifier cautioned against misuse of agricultural lands. No votes were taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• So we have a conservative policy already. Excuse me. I'm just going to— Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• <01:33:08.000> policy,<01:33:08.719> 5% conservative policy, 5% conservative policy, 5%
• So, I think it was really conservative and super smart, and, uh, so thank you.
• So, I think it was really conservative and super smart, and, uh, so thank you.
• <01:49:05.119> and think it was really conservative and think it was really conservative and

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, but we're known all over the world for our conservation and education programs.
• Uh, but we're known all over the world for our conservation and education programs.
• Uh, but we're known all over the world for our conservation and education programs.
• all over the world for our conservation all over the world for our conservation and<00:02:15.840
• hospital as well as our conservation hospital as well as our conservation department<00:10:10.720

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• conservation conservation commissioner<01:30:06.560> so<01:30:07.320> I<01:30:07.360><
• um it takes a larger enforcement effort um it takes a larger enforcement effort um<01:34:39.440>
• now is 1280 and the amount of effort now is 1280 and the amount of effort that<01:35:17.520>
• safety efforts, let's call them life safety efforts—they are some of the establishments that you hear
• safety efforts, let's call them life safety efforts—they are some of the establishments that you hear

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up an amendment to a bill dealing with digital assets, zoning, utilities, and noise. Members discussed removing the “private key” language, clarifying that the bill would prohibit state or local governments from treating digital asset mining differently from other industrial uses, and narrowing several provisions based on feedback from the Municipal Association. There was also discussion about electricity use, rate schedules, and whether the bill would allow payment of electric bills in Bitcoin; members clarified that bills would still be paid in dollars and that discriminatory rates were not allowed. The amendment was approved on a straw vote, and the committee then voted 7-1 to adopt the amended bill. The committee then considered a separate bill related to a paint stewardship program. The sponsor explained that the amendment would remove references to a fee structure that had troubled him in public hearing, while still preserving the plan and oversight by the Department of Environmental Services. Members discussed whether the bill’s liability and disclosure language affected antitrust concerns, and a representative from the American Coatings Association testified that the program’s environmental management practices and liability provisions were intended to ensure responsible handling and cleanup. The committee ultimately voted 7-1 to adopt the amended bill. Later, the subcommittee moved to liquor-related business. It first voted unanimously, 7-0, to retain a cannabis-related item. It then discussed a tavern license bill that would create a 21-plus tavern category, with the Liquor Enforcement Division explaining that the restriction was tied to alcohol-only venues and the potential for late-night entertainment and nightclub-style operations. Members raised concerns about local control and public safety, and the discussion referenced existing cocktail lounge rules and the possibility of towns opting into such a license. The transcript cuts off before a final vote on that item is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Chair McDonald, for working so hard and dedicating yourself to this effort, and working with
• Pheasants Forever did very well, Nature Conservancy, Rough Grouse Society.
• I want to give thanks to our chairs on both sides for their efforts and the importance of recognizing

Transcript Highlights:

• For example, we uh conservative manner.
• Appreciate your efforts with the bill of officially codifying the language that we have unofficially
• Appreciate your efforts<02:39:53.280> with<02:39:53.439> the<02:39:53.680> bill<
• 02:39:54.080> of<02:39:54.560> officially efforts with the bill of officially efforts with
• This requires that, to track it down, all they can to make every effort possible, that protection is

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Then we have the quorum, the parliamentary use of quorum breaks in order to stymie the efforts, and then
• I am a lawyer and a lifelong conservative.
• But I got called to this effort first about a boy, and now I realize there are lots of things that are
• I am embarrassed that this special session is putting so much time and effort into redistricting and
• I just really appreciate everyone on the committee for your participation and your effort.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• the committee on is referred to the committee on is referred to the committee on agriculture, conservation
• , and forestry. agriculture, conservation, and forestry. agriculture, conservation, and forestry.
• Ephesians 4 3 and it says, "Make every effort to keep and it says, "Make every effort to keep and it
• Make every effort to keep the that. Make every effort to keep the that.
• Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of unity of the spirit through the

Bills: SCR 4, SCR 18, SCR 43, SB 227, SB 269, SB 330, SB 434, SB 437, SB 438, SB 463, SB 528, SB 584, SB 604, SB 663, SB 668, SB 682, SB 747, SB 841, SB 912, SB 968, SB 1013, SB 1020, SB 1044, SB 1137, SB 1138, SB 1143, SB 1164, SB 1169, SB 1200, SB 1236, SB 1244, SB 1299, SB 1325, SB 1335, SB 1369, SB 1410, SB 1418, SB 1422, SB 1455, SB 1468, SB 1495, SB 1534, SB 1579, SB 1580, SB 1612, SB 1624, SB 1667, SB 1734, SB 1745, SB 1746, SB 1760, SB 1784, SB 1860, SB 1862, SB 1864, SB 1896, SB 1898, SB 1920, SB 1940, SB 1952, SB 1998, SB 1999, SB 2004, SB 2032, SB 2052, SB 2068, SB 2073, SB 2121, SB 2127, SB 2141, SB 2145, SB 2161, SB 2167, SB 2196, SB 2207, SB 2216, SB 2246, SB 2323, SB 2332, SB 2395, SB 2429, SB 2431, SB 2439, SB 2443, SB 2581, SB 2601, SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 2705, SB 2717, SB 2798, SB 2873, SB 2881, SB 2964, SB 3034, SCR 4, SCR 38, SB 39, SB 227, SB 240, SB 330, SB 401, SB 407, SB 467, SB 506, SB 512, SB 527, SB 584, SB 618, SB 619, SB 636, SB 648, SB 663, SB 715, SB 732, SB 758, SB 801, SB 843, SB 847, SB 870, SB 957, SB 1013, SB 1020, SB 1065, SB 1152, SB 1164, SB 1181, SB 1183, SB 1257, SB 1283, SB 1299, SB 1325, SB 1349, SB 1395, SB 1433, SB 1455, SB 1490, SB 1558, SB 1574, SB 1624, SB 1626, SB 1640, SB 1717, SB 1718, SB 1727, SB 1734, SB 1756, SB 1757, SB 1789, SB 1832, SB 1845, SB 1868, SB 1920, SB 1924, SB 1964, SB 2004, SB 2018, SB 2031, SB 2037, SB 2052, SB 2073, SB 2075, SB 2080, SB 2111, SB 2117, SB 2154, SB 2161, SB 2196, SB 2206, SB 2253, SB 2268, SB 2322, SB 2323, SB 2349, SB 2533, SB 2540, SB 2570, SB 2623, SB 2626, SB 2658, SB 2660, SB 2692, SB 2705, SB 2717, SB 2722, SB 2742, SB 2743, SB 2753, SB 2788, SB 2877, SB 2900, SB 2920, SB 3031, SB 5, SB 260, SB 1786, SB 1, HJR 4, HB 135, HB 1109, SJR 36, SJR 50, SJR 63, SJR 84, SJR 59, SCR 12, SCR 39, SCR 38, SCR 4, SCR 18, SCR 43, SCR 46, SCR 48, SCR 19, SB 2023, SB 1257, SB 240, SB 1727, SB 870, SB 618, SB 62, SB 666, SB 847, SB 284, SB 854, SB 1073, SB 810, SB 1505, SB 583, SB 1502, SB 507, SB 1026, SB 1349, SB 1433, SB 1434, SB 1376, SB 1585, SB 1772, SB 2016, SB 1163, SB 619, SB 1122, SB 732, SB 731, SB 397, SB 508, SB 1436, SB 287, SB 261, SB 1882, SB 393, SB 1791, SB 529, SB 209, SB 2429, SB 1999, SB 511, SB 2309, SB 510, SB 1860, SB 2037, SB 1924, SB 2253, SB 2018, SB 2206, SB 1299, SB 841, SB 668, SB 584, SB 1085, SB 2431, SB 1490, SB 1868, SB 2314, SB 434, SB 2046, SB 1667, SB 2127, SB 1975, SB 1760, SB 1734, SB 1335, SB 2246, SB 2439, SB 1624, SB 1244, SB 1468, SB 2717, SB 1612, SB 1262, SB 604, SB 2395, SB 1832, SB 1745, SB 1746, SB 2207, SB 1784, SB 1524, SB 528, SB 437, SB 269, SB 1137, SB 968, SB 636, SB 747, SB 1325, SB 1455, SB 2056, SB 1940, SB 2052, SB 1579, SB 2068, SB 3034, SB 1920, SB 1558, SB 1236, SB 1044, SB 884, SB 463, SB 227, SB 517, SB 1200, SB 1410, SB 1626, SB 1845, SB 1863, SB 2216, SB 2681, SB 1717, SB 2141, SB 2323, SB 2200, SB 2332, SB 2199, SB 1757, SB 2050, SB 1138, SB 2458, SB 1864, SB 2201, SB 1862, SB 1055, SB 2660, SB 1898, SB 2662, SB 2161, SB 2964, SB 2881, SB 1065, SB 801, SB 2743, SB 2533, SB 2073, SB 3014, SB 3013, SB 2702, SB 2629, SB 2443, SB 2349, SB 2167, SB 2145, SB 2121, SB 758, SB 648, SB 647, SB 512, SB 438, SB 1721, SB 2268, SB 1495, SB 2705, SB 2366, SB 1422, SB 1369, SB 1013, SB 682, SB 2692, SB 2570, SB 2797, SB 2111, SB 1896, SB 1164, SB 1020, SB 663, SB 2371, SB 1152, SB 2196, SB 2383, SB 2581, SB 2798, SB 330, SB 646, SB 843, SB 1998, SB 1418, SB 2788, SB 1169, SB 2873, SB 1754, SB 1534, SB 1718, SB 2779, SB 2004, SB 1143, SB 1756, SB 912, SB 2119, SB 2032, SB 527, SB 1580, SB 1952, SB 2601, SB 2322, SB 2448, SB 1777, SB 1283, SB 407, SB 2392, SB 2076, SB 2786, SB 3031, SB 2877, SB 2876, SB 2284, SB 2225, SB 1540, SB 2920, SB 2929, SB 1395, SB 1972, SB 2540, SB 1183, SB 2742, SB 2595, SB 2217, SB 2117, SB 715, SB 2330, SB 1964, SB 1383, SB 500, SB 1640, SB 39, SB 2001, SB 2080, SB 2722, SB 506, SB 2514, SB 2623, SB 2658, SB 1574, SB 2900, SB 2753, SB 2398, SB 401, SB 1241, SB 2927, SB 2173, SB 2538, SB 898, SB 467, SB 1449, SB 2529, SB 1531, SB 2846, SB 2476, SB 2031, SB 986, SB 1181, SB 2075, SB 2154, SB 2864, SB 31, SB 2880, SB 1359, SB 2386, SB 771, SB 2844, SB 2550, SB 1351, SB 1423, SB 1931, SB 2245, SB 2589, SB 2707, SB 2807, SB 2351, SB 410, SB 659, SB 816, SB 2776, SB 2693, SB 2580, SB 1980, SB 1886, SB 1234, SB 739, SB 482, SB 456, SB 127, SB 1666, SB 2843, SB 2801, SB 800, SB 2055, SB 784, SB 2986, SB 735, SB 1012, SB 324, SB 2926, SB 2938, SB 2007, SB 2138, SB 1242, SB 843, SB 1152, SB 1164, SB 1299, SB 1349, SB 1868, SB 2037, SB 2349, SB 2788, SB 39, SB 1183, SB 1717, SB 1832, SB 2743, SR 429, SR 432, SCR 38, SB 39, SB 240, SB 618, SB 870, SB 1183, SB 1257, SB 1717, SB 1727, SB 1832, SB 2743, SB 2, SB 3058, SB 3059, HB 6, HB 14, HB 43, HB 100, HB 136, HB 149, HB 204, HB 206, HB 307, HB 467, HB 685, HB 1130, HB 1393, HB 1644, HB 2027, HB 2118, HB 2176, HB 2468, HB 2488, HB 2525, HB 2596, HB 2890, HB 2894, HB 3077, HB 3114, HB 3204, SCR 4, SCR 18, SCR 43, SB 269, SB 330, SB 434, SB 437, SB 438, SB 463, SB 528, SB 604, SB 663, SB 668, SB 682, SB 747, SB 841, SB 912, SB 968, SB 1020, SB 1044, SB 1138, SB 1143, SB 1236, SB 1244, SB 1325, SB 1335, SB 1369, SB 1418, SB 1422, SB 1455, SB 1468, SB 1495, SB 1534, SB 1579, SB 1580, SB 1612, SB 1624, SB 1667, SB 1734, SB 1745, SB 1746, SB 1760, SB 1784, SB 1860, SB 1862, SB 1864, SB 1896, SB 1898, SB 1920, SB 1940, SB 1952, SB 1998, SB 2032, SB 2052, SB 2068, SB 2073, SB 2121, SB 2127, SB 2141, SB 2145, SB 2161, SB 2167, SB 2196, SB 2207, SB 2216, SB 2246, SB 2323, SB 2332, SB 2395, SB 2431, SB 2439, SB 2443, SB 2581, SB 2601, SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 2705, SB 2798, SB 2873, SB 2881, SB 2964, SB 3034, SB 227, SB 584, SB 1013, SB 1137, SB 1169, SB 1200, SB 1299, SB 1410, SB 1999, SB 2004, SB 2429, SB 2717, SB 3058, SB 3059, HB 6, HB 14, HB 43, HB 100, HB 136, HB 149, HB 204, HB 206, HB 307, HB 467, HB 685, HB 1130, HB 1393, HB 1644, HB 2027, HB 2118, HB 2176, HB 2468, HB 2488, HB 2525, HB 2596, HB 2890, HB 2894, HB 3077, HB 3114, HB 3204

Keywords: Pflugerville, Trail Capital, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, community connectivity, patriotism, town designation, community engagement, Trophy Club, Texas Town of Patriotism, Port Aransas, Mustang Island, Fishing Capital of Texas, Texas fishing, coastal tourism, charter fishing, deep-sea fishing, bay fishing, pier fishing, angling

Transcript Highlights:

• First, I certainly would like to acknowledge the efforts... ...year.
• First, I certainly would like to acknowledge the efforts that we have made this budget year so far that
• With a transfer fee, our transfer fee has been very successful in supporting the efforts of open space
• We support a lot of the efforts the state is undertaking, but they are going to take a long time.
• We support a lot of the efforts the state is undertaking, but they are going to take a long time.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a long public hearing focused mainly on two sets of issues: proposals to amend or repeal the MBTA Communities Act, and bills to allow local rent stabilization. Committee chairs opened by explaining the hearing would be tightly managed because of the very large number of speakers, with testimony limited to two minutes per person and written testimony still accepted by email. Members and witnesses were called in a mix of in-person and virtual order throughout the hearing. On the MBTA Communities Act, several legislators and local officials argued the law is too rigid and should be revised to account for local conditions. Speakers from small, rural, or infrastructure-limited communities such as Hanson, Halifax, Marshfield, Winthrop, Dracut, Carver, Rehoboth, and others said the law’s one-size-fits-all approach does not fit towns with limited water, sewer, transit access, or buildable land. Some filed bills would repeal the law, exempt certain communities, or create appeals processes based on infrastructure, environmental, or historical constraints. Supporters of the law’s changes emphasized local control and the need to avoid forcing development where communities believe it is impractical or inconsistent with town character. A large portion of the hearing was devoted to rent stabilization legislation, especially S. 1447 and related House bills. Supporters included legislators, city councilors, tenant advocates, labor leaders, housing nonprofits, public health organizations, and residents who described sharp rent increases, displacement, homelessness risk, and the strain on working families, seniors, students, and people with disabilities. They argued local-option rent stabilization would let municipalities cap excessive increases and prevent no-fault evictions while preserving flexibility for local conditions. Opponents, including small landlords and property owners, said rent control would discourage investment, worsen housing quality, burden responsible owners, and drive small landlords out of the market. Some witnesses also supported a Cape Cod/Island transfer fee bill and a suburban infrastructure fund, arguing those would provide local revenue for housing or roads. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• More unified Republican leadership will advance a conservative agenda to make America great again.
• in the western stap ization efforts in the western Balkans<00:21:31.400> as<00:21:31.559>
• There was still time for the ICC to abandon the shameful effort.
• There was still time for the ICC to abandon the shameful effort.
• <01:15:45.560> to court engaged in any effort to court engaged in any effort to investigate

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Lots of effort to get there. Okay.
• Lots of effort to get >> Congratulations. Lots of effort to get there. there. there. Okay.
• The Soil and Water Conservation levee.
• that's that's known as ongoing effort that's that's known as Aiden's<03:34:24.240> Law.
• They're to use to try to defeat what is a good public safety effort.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 12 February, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, and heard an invocation and pledge. The early portion of the meeting focused on recognizing recipients of the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards. The Senate adopted resolutions honoring Greg Harkins for excellence in traditional craft, Jesse Robinson for lifetime achievement in blues music, Heather Christian for excellence in music composition, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra for excellence in performing arts, and Dorothy “Dottie” Armstrong for excellence in art education. The executive director of the Mississippi Arts Commission briefly thanked the senators and invited them to the evening awards ceremony. The chamber also received several announcements and introductions, including recognition of the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists’ Capitol Day and visiting students from several radiologic science programs. There was also mention of an out-of-order resolution commemorating the 155th anniversary of Alcorn State University, though no action on it was detailed in the excerpt. On the calendar, the Senate took up Senate Bill 2915, which concerns alcoholic beverages, native wine retail permits, and festival permits. The bill was explained as a measure to support Mississippi’s native wineries by allowing free-standing tasting rooms in different parts of the state while maintaining tax collection; a committee substitute and a friendly amendment were adopted, and the bill passed by use of the morning roll call. The Senate then began consideration of Senate Bill 2828, the Money Transmission Modernization Act, which would impose transaction fees, create a Law Enforcement 287G Program Fund, provide an income tax credit for fees paid, and revise licensing and control definitions. After objections to the usual motion, the bill was read at length, but the excerpt ends before final action on that measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill that the Senate passed, every conservative senator and every liberal one came to a consensus
• from both chambers, good faith efforts from both chambers, Chuck<00:59:32.160> Schumer<00:59:
• Even the most conservative right-wing senator did not object to it.
• Even the<01:22:54.320> most<01:22:54.639> conservative<01:22:55.520> right-wing<
• 01:22:56.159> senator the most conservative right-wing senator the most conservative right-wing

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, March 27, 2026, 1012, house, all